| | About Diane Allen Environment for Learning a Musical Instrument Listening
It's common knowledge that the best way to learn a new language is to immerse yourself in that language. Dr. Suzuki made no difference between spoken language and musical language. They are both learned the same way: immersion. Listening is a huge component to the immersion process. In an ideal world you'd have an orchestra, string quartet, and solosists living in your home playing music all the time! Isn't that what happens if you go to another country that speaks another language? You're naturally surrounded by the sounds of that language? You've deduced correctly - you are going to have to create your own listening environment. How is the question! Yes you should attend concerts regularly, and play music in your home but let's get up to speed with today's technology. If you are in the car a lot you have a golden opportunity to make a habit out of always having the music turned on. Upload your kid's ipods with the music they have to listen to repetitively. Kids are content to listen to music over and over. It drives adults crazy! Get the kids some ear buds, stick the ipod in their pocket and send them outside to play! Set up music in their bedroom, kiss them goodnight, start the play button and walk out! Video recordings have taken the world by storm. Videos of tutorials and recitals such as the ones you'll find here are wonderful. They incorporate listening as well as viewing role models (our next blog topic!) I'll be quite frank about the videos. I can always tell when a student has spent time watching the videos on www.myviolinvideos.com. I can tell by the spark in their eye, the confidence they exude, and the way they have incorporated material in an organic natural way. I know that arranging a listening habit can be just as overwhelming as counting calories or starting a new exercise routine. You'll be amazed with the results. You'll notice that practice time goes smoother and confidence levels rise. The rewards are priceless!!!
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Fingerboard Workbook Series
Map the Violin for Good
by Diane Allen
Visual, Kinesthetic
and Auditory study of
where the notes are
on the fingerboard.
First through eleventh positions.
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Services
with Diane Allen
Courses:
Fingerboard Geography
Bow Arm Boot Camp
Violin Master Class
Suzuki Institutes
Brain Gym Introduction
Public Speaking:
Violin, Teaching, and Parenting Topics
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Musician's Practice Log Nurtured by Love: The Classic Approach to Talent Education Practicing for Artistic Success: The Musician's Guide to Self-Empowerment You Are Your Instrument Zen in the Art of Archery Suzuki Violin Materials Suzuki Violin School Volume 1 - Revised Edition (Book & CD) (Suzuki Violin School, Violin Part) Suzuki Violin School Volume 2 Violin Part (Revised Edition) (Suzuki Violin School, Violin Part) David Cerone Performs Suzuki Violin School (Volume 2) (Suzuki Method) Suzuki Violin School -Volume 3 (Revisied Edition) (The Suzuki Method Core Materials) Suzuki Violin School, Vol. 3 Suzuki Violin School: Violin Part (Suzuki Violin School Ser.: Vol.4) David Cerone Performs Suzuki Violin School (Volume 4) Suzuki Violin School, Violin Part (Suzuki Violin School Ser.: Vol.5) Suzuki Violin School (Volume 5) (Suzuki Method) David Nadien Performs Suzuki Violin School, Volume 3 (Suzuki Method Core Materials) Suzuki Violin School: Violin Part, Volume 6 Suzuki Violin School, Vol. 6 Suzuki Violin School, Violin Part (Suzuki Violin School Ser.: Vol.7) Suzuki Violin School Volume 7 CD Suzuki Violin School, Violin Part (Suzuki Violin School Ser.: Vol.8) Suzuki Violin School, Vol. 8 (Suzuki Method Core Materials) 
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